MANY rugby league followers in Brisbane had hoped for a Wynnum versus Redcliffe grand final, but the clash has come one week earlier than both clubs had hoped for.
The great bayside rivals will contest Saturday,s preliminary final with the loser finished for 2003 and the winner advancing to next Saturday?s grand final against the Burleigh Bears at Dolphin Oval.
Burleigh advanced to the grand final with a deserved 26-24 win over Redcliffe in front of the ABC television cameras at Pizzey Park, Miami last Saturday.

WITH all the media hype surrounding the NRL play off game between the NZ Warriors and the Bulldogs this weekend, little has been mentioned in New Zealand of the Grand Finals to be played this Sunday at Ericsson Stadium.

WAKEFIELD Trinity Wildcats have confirmed the signing of forward David Solomona on a three-year contract and young stand off Liam Campbell on a two-year deal.
Parramatta Eels second rower Solomona, 25, will join the Wildcats next January, after the club beat off interest from two other Super League clubs to secure his signature.

IN Bulls Eye this week, Brian Noble and Joe Vagana look ahead to Sunday's Tetley's Super League Round 27 game at Odsal, the final home game of the season, when the Tigers are in town to meet the Bulls and the minor premiers will be presented with the league leaders trophy following the game.